WO2021261722A1 - 플렉서블 디스플레이를 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents

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WO2021261722A1
WO2021261722A1 PCT/KR2021/004488 KR2021004488W WO2021261722A1 WO 2021261722 A1 WO2021261722 A1 WO 2021261722A1 KR 2021004488 W KR2021004488 W KR 2021004488W WO 2021261722 A1 WO2021261722 A1 WO 2021261722A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to an electronic device in which a display area of a flexible display can be expanded or reduced.
  • the electronic device may include a rollable type electronic device (hereinafter, referred to as a 'rollable electronic device') that can be expanded or reduced in a display area of the display when used.
  • the rollable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing (or slide plate) that may be fluidly coupled to each other in an at least partially fitted together manner.
  • the second housing or slide plate may be coupled to support a flexible display or extendable display and to operate at least partially in a sliding manner from the first housing, and may be manually opened or closed by a user, or driven internally. By automatically transitioning the open state and the closed state through the mechanism, the display area can be induced to vary.
  • a multi-window display method in two limited display sizes such as a folded state or an unfolded state may be considered.
  • a device eg, a slideable/rollable electronic device
  • An electronic device includes a display and a processor, wherein the processor displays a multi-window on a display area of the display, identifies a location of a user input, and displays a size of the display area of the display It is possible to receive a change-related input, change the size of the display area of the display, and display a window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • An operating method of an electronic device includes an operation of confirming a location of a user input, an operation of receiving an input related to a change in the size of a display area of a display, and changing the size of a display area of the display, , displaying a window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • the arrangement of each multi-window according to the display area of the display By providing change, size change, or icon display, it is possible to provide convenience to operate the multi-window in response to the user's intention.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to example embodiments.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2C are perspective views or side views of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating an example of expanding a display area of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a multi-window in a display area of an extended display in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating three multi-windows in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a window in a state in which a display area of a display is expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an example of reducing a display area of a display in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device capable of reducing or expanding both sides of a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by expanding a display area of a display in an electronic device in which the housing of the electronic device can be expanded and contracted on both sides according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by reducing both sides in a display area of a display of an electronic device in which both sides are expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by reducing one side in a display area of a display of an electronic device in which both sides are expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart of manipulating a multi-window in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input device 150 , a sound output device 155 , a display device 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176 , interface 177 , haptic module 179 , camera module 180 , power management module 188 , battery 189 , communication module 190 , subscriber identification module 196 , or antenna module 197 . ) may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).
  • the sensor module 176 eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be loaded into the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor 121 . , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .
  • a main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output device 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input device 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . The sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output device 155
  • the sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor. , a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD secure digital
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with an external electronic device through a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)).
  • a computer network eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)
  • These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other.
  • the wireless communication module 192 communicates with the first network 198 or the second network 199 using subscriber information (eg, international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 .
  • subscriber information eg, international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)
  • IMSI international mobile subscriber identity
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB)) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same or a different type of device from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a camera
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart watch
  • a home appliance device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • the electronic device is not limited to the aforementioned devices.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2C are perspective views or side views of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 210 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
  • the display 230 included in the electronic device 210 may be a flexible display.
  • the housing of the electronic device 210 may be enlarged or reduced. As the housing of the electronic device 210 is enlarged or reduced, the display area of the display may also be enlarged or reduced. The entire area of the display 230 may not always be the display area, and the size of the display area of the display 230 may be changed.
  • the housing of the electronic device 210 when the housing of the electronic device 210 is enlarged, a portion of the display 230 that is not exposed to the outside is exposed, and the display area of the display 230 may also be enlarged. Conversely, when the housing of the electronic device 210 is reduced, a portion of the display 230 exposed to the outside is hidden and the display area of the display 230 may also be reduced.
  • FIG. 2A is a reduced perspective view of the housing of the electronic device 210
  • FIG. 2B is an enlarged (or extended) perspective view of the housing of the electronic device 210
  • the display area of the display 230 may also be reduced.
  • the user may carry the housing 220 of the electronic device 210 by reducing it for portability.
  • the display area of the display 230 may also be expanded. For example, when a user watches multimedia, plays a game, or uses a plurality of services at the same time, the user may expand the display area of the display 230 by expanding the housing 220 of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 2C is a side view of the electronic device 210 .
  • the housing 220 of the electronic device 210 may be combined with at least a portion of the display 230 to expand or reduce the display area of the display 230 .
  • the electronic device 210 may include a multi-bar hinge 240 and/or a rolling bar 250 to expand or reduce the display area of the display 230 .
  • the electronic device 210 may further include a motor 260 for controlling the rolling bar 250 .
  • the electronic device 210 may expand or reduce the display area of the display 230 by receiving an input related to a size change of the display area of the display 230 .
  • a size change of the display area of the display 230 For example, when a portion of the display 230 is bent or rolled by the rolling bar 250 and enters the inside, the size of the display 230 exposed to the outside decreases, so that the display area of the display 230 can be reduced. have.
  • the size of the display 230 exposed to the outside increases and the display area of the display 230 may also be expanded.
  • the display area of the display 230 may be updated after the display 230 is expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display 230 may be updated in real time/at regular time intervals while the display 230 expands or contracts.
  • the display area of the display 230 may be updated in units of a predetermined size of the area expanded or reduced while the display 230 is expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display 230 may be manually, automatically, or semi-automatically expanded or reduced based on an input related to a size change of the housing 220 .
  • the display area of the display 230 may be expanded or reduced.
  • a hardware button eg, a side key
  • a software button eg, a soft key
  • the display area of the display 230 is automatically expanded or can be reduced
  • the housing 220 of the electronic device 210 may be expanded or contracted by the motor 260 .
  • the electronic device 210 when the user pushes or pulls the housing 220 of the electronic device 210 with a force greater than or equal to a predetermined strength, the electronic device 210 operates the motor 260 to semi-automatically operate the housing 220 of the electronic device 210 in response.
  • 220 can be expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display 230 may also be expanded or reduced.
  • the electronic device 210 may include a multi-joint hinge on the rear surface of the display to adjust the size of the housing 220 .
  • the articulated hinge may roll the display 230 and support the display 230 to keep it flat.
  • the electronic device 210 detects the rotational amount of the magnet, the Hall sensor, and the motor 260 disposed on the rear surface of the display 230 to determine the speed at which the housing 220 expands or contracts ( or size).
  • the electronic device 210 may cascad a window displayed on the display area of the display 230 or apply a gradation effect based on the sensed speed (or size).
  • the electronic device 210 in which one side of the housing 220 of the electronic device expands or contracts as an example in which the display area of the display 230 is expanded or reduced.
  • the housing 220 of the electronic device has both sides.
  • Various embodiments of the present invention may be applicable even when the display area of the display 230 is expanded or reduced by other methods, such as when expanded or reduced.
  • the user can expand or reduce the display area of the display 230 if necessary to maximize the use efficiency of the electronic device 210 . have.
  • the electronic device 210 may supply power based on the size of the display area of the display 230 to reduce power consumption.
  • 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating an example of expanding a display area of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 310 may include a display, and the display area of the display includes the first window 320-1 and the second window.
  • a window 330-1 may be displayed.
  • a moving picture may be played in the first window 320-1, and a text message may be displayed in the second window 330-1.
  • different web pages according to the execution of one application may be displayed in each of the first window 320-1 and the second window 330-1. Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3C , although the first window 320-1 and the second window 330-1 are displayed in the same size, the first window 330-1 and the second window 330-1 are displayed. ) may be displayed in different sizes.
  • the electronic device 310 may display a multi-window in the display area of the display.
  • the electronic device 310 may identify the location of the user input (eg, the location of the user's finger) in the display area of the display on which the multi-window is displayed.
  • the user input may be located in a partial area 340-1 of the first window 320-1 as shown in FIG. 3A, and may be located in a partial area 350-1 of the second window 330-1 as shown in FIG. 3B. may be located.
  • the user input may be located in a partial area 370-1 of the window boundary area 360 as shown in FIG. 3C.
  • the window boundary area 360 may be an area other than the inner area of the window.
  • the user input may be an input using one finger (eg, a thumb) in a state in which the user grips the electronic device 310 , that is, in a state in which the user holds the electronic device 310 .
  • the user input may be a touch input (eg, sliding or swiping) using a finger or a pen in a direction in which the user intends to expand or reduce the display area of the display with a force greater than or equal to a predetermined strength.
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 310 may be expanded or reduced manually, automatically, or semi-automatically according to a user input.
  • the electronic device 310 may display a window corresponding to the location of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • the enlarged first window 320-2 may be displayed in the entire display area of the display.
  • the enlarged first window 320 - 2 may be extended based on the upper left corner.
  • the electronic device 310 again displays the reduced first window ( 320-1) and the second window 330-1 may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 310 may display only the reduced first window 320-1 on the display area of the reduced display again.
  • an application corresponding to a window that is not displayed in the display area of the display may be terminated without additional user input (not shown).
  • the second window 330 - 1 may be terminated. That is, the application displayed by the second window 330-1 may be terminated.
  • the enlarged second window 330 - 2 may be displayed on the entire display area of the display.
  • the enlarged second window 320 - 2 may be expanded based on the lower left corner.
  • the electronic device 310 displays the reduced second window ( 320-1) and the first window 320-1 may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 310 may display only the reduced second window 330-1 on the display area of the reduced display again (not shown).
  • a window that is not displayed on the display area of the display may be closed.
  • the display area of the display may be updated after the display is expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display may be updated in real time/at regular time intervals while the display expands or contracts.
  • the display area of the display may be updated in units of a predetermined size of the area to be expanded or reduced while the display is being expanded or reduced.
  • the third window 380 may be displayed on at least a part of the display region of the display. .
  • the third window 380 may be a predetermined window.
  • the third window 380 may be a home screen.
  • the third window 380 may be a screen on which a specific application is executed.
  • the user may set the messenger application as a specific application in case a frequently used messenger application is not displayed in the first window 320-1 or the second window 330-1.
  • the display area of the extended display other than the first window 320-1 and the second window 330-1 is A third window 380 in which the messenger application is executed may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 310 displays the first window 320-1 on the reduced display area of the display again.
  • the second window 330-1 may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 310 may display only the third window in the display area of the reduced display again.
  • a window that is not displayed on the display area of the display may be closed.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying a multi-window in a display area of an extended display in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a multi-window may be displayed on the electronic device 310 (eg, the electronic device 210 of FIG. 2 ).
  • a first window 320-1 and a second window 330-1 may be displayed on the electronic device 310 .
  • the electronic device 310 may receive a notification message 410 , and the notification message 410 may be displayed on an edge region of the electronic device 310 .
  • the display area of the display may be expanded, and an application related to the notification message is provided in the display area 430 of the expanded display. It can be executed and displayed.
  • the user may hold the electronic device 310 with one hand.
  • the notification message 410 may be received and displayed on the edge area of the electronic device 310 .
  • the user can touch the notification message displayed on the edge area with a finger and slide it in the direction to expand the display area of the display.
  • the electronic device 310 may expand the display area of the display, and may display an execution screen of an application related to a notification message on the display area 430 of the expanded display.
  • the user can immediately check the received notification message without any additional action, and can compose and transmit a response message.
  • the user may close the executed application by reducing the display area of the extended display.
  • the display area 430 of the display may be updated after the display is expanded.
  • the display area 430 of the display may be updated in real time/at regular time intervals while the display is expanding.
  • the display area 430 of the display may be updated in units of a predetermined size of the expanded area while the display is being expanded.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating three multi-windows in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 510 may simultaneously display three windows 520 , 530 , and 540 on the display area of the display.
  • the three windows 520 , 530 , and 540 may display execution screens of different applications, respectively.
  • Some of the three windows 520 , 530 , and 540 may display another execution screen of the same application. For example, two windows among the three windows may respectively display other pages searched for on the execution screen of one search application.
  • a user may easily expand a desired window among a plurality of windows displayed at the same time by expanding the display area of the display.
  • the user may expand the display area of the display to further display the hidden area of the window by selecting a desired window from among the plurality of windows.
  • the user may select the first window 520 as a desired window.
  • the user may expand the display area of the display by touching the partial area 522 of the first window 520 .
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 510 may be expanded by a user input 524 , and the first window 526 may be displayed on the entire display area of the extended display.
  • the first window 526 may be expanded based on the upper left corner.
  • the user may select the second window 530 as a desired window.
  • the user may extend the display area of the display by touching the partial area 532 of the second window 530 .
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 510 may be expanded by a user input 534 and the second window 536 may be displayed on the entire display area of the expanded display.
  • the second window 536 may extend based on a left center.
  • the user may select the third window 540 as a desired window.
  • the user may expand the display area of the display by touching the partial area 542 of the third window 540 .
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 510 may be expanded by a user input 544 and the third window 546 may be displayed on the entire display area of the extended display.
  • a window in which a preset application is executed may be displayed in the display area of the expanded display.
  • the user can expand the display area of the display to view information displayed in the hidden area at a time to easily obtain more information, or, as the display area expands, the previous window Information displayed in size can be enlarged (eg, enlarged the size of a picture or text) to display larger.
  • the display area of the display is expanded, the user can conveniently use the setting to display frequently used applications.
  • a touch input as a user input is described as an example, but if it is an input capable of selecting one window among multi-windows, other inputs (eg, pressure touch input, gesture input, etc.) may be used in various embodiments of the present disclosure. may be applicable.
  • other inputs eg, pressure touch input, gesture input, etc.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a window in a state in which a display area of a display is expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device 610 may display two windows 620 - 1 and 630 .
  • the first window 620 - 1 may be displayed, for example, at a screen magnification of 4:3.
  • the user may extend the display area of the display by touching the partial area 640 of the first window 620-1.
  • a first window 620 - 2 extended according to a user input 645 is shown.
  • the first window 620-2 shown in FIG. 6B may be expanded while maintaining a screen magnification of 4:3 like the first window 620-1 shown in FIG. 6A.
  • the hidden area of the first window 620-1 of FIG. 6A may be further displayed in the first window 620-2. For example, since the size of the window is small, an area that was shown by the movement of the scroll bar may be all displayed without the scroll bar in the display area of the extended display.
  • FIG. 6C illustrates an example of zooming in/out of the first window 620 - 2 extended according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the user can easily zoom in/out the window displayed in the display area of the expanded display.
  • the user may touch a partial area of the expanded first window 620 - 2 to swipe up or down ( 655 ).
  • the extended first window 620 - 2 may be zoomed in (ie, enlarged).
  • the extended first window 620 - 2 may be zoomed out (reduced).
  • the first window 620-2 may include a user interface 660 (eg, a circle-like figure) that can help zoom in/out.
  • a user interface 660 eg, a circle-like figure
  • the first window 620-2 can be enlarged, and when swiping from the outside of the user interface 660 to the center, the first window 620-2 is reduced.
  • a swipe input as a user input for enlarging or reducing a window is described as an example, but a hardware key of the electronic device 610 is used, or another input or gesture of a user is used. may be
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an example of reducing a display area of a display in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the display area of the display may be expanded, and the display area of the expanded display may be reduced again.
  • a first window 720 , a second window 730 , and a third window 740 may be displayed on the display area of the extended display of the electronic device 710 .
  • the user touches a boundary area between the first window 720 and the second window 730 in the electronic device 710 in which the first window 720 and the second window 730 are displayed to expand the display area of the display. It may be one example.
  • the third window 740 may be displayed on the extended display area of the display.
  • the user may reduce the display area of the display while not touching the display of the electronic device 710 .
  • the user may reduce the display device of the display by pressing the side of the electronic device 710 as shown in FIG. 7A .
  • the electronic device 710 may return to a state before the expansion. That is, the electronic device 710 may display the first window 720 and the second window 730 in the display area of the reduced display.
  • the user may reduce the display area of the display by selecting one window desired to be displayed in the display area of the display.
  • the user may select the third window 740 , and may touch the third window 740 as shown in FIG. 7B and input a gesture related to reduction of the display area of the display.
  • only the third window 740 may be displayed in the display area of the reduced display of the electronic device 710 .
  • the gesture related to the reduction of the display area of the display may be an operation of pushing the display or pressing a specific button (eg, a soft key or a hardware key).
  • the third window 740 may be displayed again when the display area of the display is expanded. Alternatively, the third window 740 may be terminated when the display area of the display is reduced.
  • a user can intuitively and easily display a desired window on the display area of the display even when the display area of the display is reduced.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device capable of reducing or expanding both sides of a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • one side of the housing of the electronic device 210 illustrated in FIG. 2 may be expanded or reduced, and the electronic device 810 illustrated in FIG. 8 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may be enlarged or reduced. )), both sides of the housing may be expanded or reduced, so that the display area of the display 820 may also be expanded or reduced on both sides.
  • the display 820 may be a flexible display.
  • FIG. 8(a) is a perspective view of an electronic device 810 in which the display area of the display is not expanded and only partially shown
  • FIG. 8(b) is This is a perspective view of the electronic device 810 in which the display area of the display is expanded and only partially illustrated.
  • the electronic device 810 may have a basic state in which the housing is not expanded as shown in FIG. 8A for ease of portability. If necessary, the user may extend only one side of the housing of the electronic device 810 , or further extend it to both sides. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the order of expanding or reducing the housing of the electronic device 810 is not limited. When the housing of the electronic device 810 is expanded or reduced, the display area of the display may also be expanded or reduced.
  • a window may be displayed in the first area 830 by extension of one side of the display area of the display of the electronic device 810 and the other side A window may also be displayed in the second area 840 by the extension of .
  • the electronic device 810 of FIG. 8 also has a multi-joint hinge (eg, the multi-joint hinge 240 of FIG. 2 ) and a rolling bar (eg, the rolling bar 250 of FIG. 2 ). , and a motor (eg, the motor 260 of FIG. 2 ).
  • FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating one side of an electronic device 810 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the display of the electronic device 810 includes an area 820 viewed in a basic state, a first area 830 viewed as an extension of one side of the display area of the display, and a second area viewed as an extension of the other side of the display area of the display.
  • Two regions 840 may be included.
  • the first area 830 and the second area 840 of the display area of the display may be shown or hidden by a user's force or a motor operation.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by expanding a display area of a display in an electronic device in which the housing of the electronic device can be expanded and contracted on both sides according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9A illustrates a state in which one side of a display area of a display of an electronic device 910 (eg, the electronic device 310 of FIG. 3 ) is expanded.
  • the first window 920 and the second window 930 before expansion may be displayed in the display area of the display of the electronic device 910 .
  • the third window 940 is further added to the expanded display area of the display. can be displayed.
  • FIGS. 9B and 9C illustrate an example in which the other side of the display area of the display of the electronic device 910 is expanded.
  • the user may input a gesture 950 for expanding the display by touching the boundary area between the first window 920 and the second window 930 .
  • the fourth window 955 is displayed on the expanded display area.
  • the first to fourth windows 920 , 930 , 940 , and 955 may be displayed together in the display area of the display of the electronic device 910 .
  • the user may input a gesture 960 of expanding the display area of the display by touching the second window 930 .
  • the expanded second window 965 may be displayed on the display area of the display.
  • a third window 940 may also be displayed on the display area of the display of the electronic device 910 .
  • the size of the second window 965 is displayed to be larger than the size of the third window 940 , but this may be changed by setting. For example, when the user sets windows to be displayed in the same size, the second window 965 and the third window 940 may be displayed as windows having the same size.
  • the user's gesture for expanding one side of the display area of the display and the user's gesture for expanding the other side of the display area of the display may be the same gesture, and only the direction may be different. .
  • a completely different gesture may be used.
  • the user's gesture may be, for example, a touch input using a user's hand or a tool (eg, a pen), or may be an input using a hand holding the electronic device 910 , but is not limited thereto.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by reducing both sides in a display area of a display of an electronic device in which both sides are expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10A illustrates an example in which the display area of the display in the electronic device 1010 is expanded to both sides and reduced both sides as shown in FIG. 9C .
  • a first window 1020 , a second window 1030 , a third window 1055 , and a fourth window 1040 may be displayed in the display area extended to both sides.
  • the third window 1050 is placed in an area corresponding to the boundary area between the first window 1020 and the second window 1030 .
  • the gesture 1050 is input, the third window 1055 may not be displayed or may be closed.
  • the fourth window ( 1040) may not be displayed or may be terminated.
  • the user may reduce both sides of the display area of the display at once.
  • the user may reduce both sides of the display area of the display at once by pushing both sides of the housing of the electronic device 1010 .
  • both sides of the display area of the display are reduced at once, only the first window 1020 and the second window 1030 may be displayed on the display area of the display.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of manipulating a multi-window by reducing one side in a display area of a display of an electronic device in which both sides are expanded according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11(a) shows an example of reducing one side of the display area of the display in the electronic device 1110 while extending to both sides as shown in FIG. 9(c) will be.
  • a second window 1120-1 and a third window 1130 may be displayed in the display area of the display extended to both sides.
  • FIG. 11B when the user inputs a gesture 1125 to reduce one side of the display area of the display, the window into which the user's gesture 1125 is input is reduced and displayed on one side of the display area of the display can be A second window 1120 - 2 and a third window 1130 may be displayed in the display area of the display, which is reduced to one side.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart of manipulating a multi-window in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device may display a multi-window in the display area of the display.
  • the number of multi-windows is not limited.
  • the multi-windows may be displayed in the same size or may be displayed in different sizes.
  • different applications are executed and an execution screen of the application may be displayed, or different execution screens of the same application may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 310 may identify the location of the user input.
  • the location of the user input may be the location of a hand (eg, a finger) gripping the electronic device 310 .
  • the location of the user input may be a location of a finger or a tool (eg, a stylus pen) input of a user touching the display of the electronic device 310 .
  • the electronic device 310 may receive an input related to a change in the size of the display area of the display.
  • the input related to changing the size of the display area of the display may be an input related to expansion or reduction of the housing.
  • the input related to changing the size of the display area of the display may be an input for expanding or reducing by moving at least a portion of the housing of the electronic device.
  • the input related to the change of the display area of the display may be an input through a user's gesture.
  • the electronic device 310 may recognize a gesture that the user pushes toward one side of the housing as an input related to changing the size of the display area of the display.
  • a hardware key e.g, a side key
  • the electronic device 310 may recognize it as an input related to changing the size of the display area of the display.
  • the user may preset a specific gesture (eg, expanding or reducing using a plurality of fingers) as an input related to changing the size of the display area of the display.
  • the electronic device 310 may change the size of the display area of the display and display a window corresponding to the confirmed location of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • the electronic device 310 may expand or reduce the display area of the display based on an input related to a change in the size of the display area of the display.
  • the electronic device 310 may display a window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input in the display area of the expanded or reduced display. For example, when the confirmed user input is located in any one of the multi-windows, the window in which the user input is located may be expanded or reduced.
  • the expanded or reduced window may be displayed on all or part of the display area of the expanded or reduced display.
  • a new window may be displayed in the display area of the extended display.
  • changing the size of the display area of the display may be performed automatically, semi-automatically, or manually.
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 310 may be manually expanded or contracted by a user's force.
  • the display area of the display may be expanded or reduced by the housing of the electronic device 310 .
  • the electronic device 310 detects the intensity of the user's force and, if the intensity is less than or equal to a certain intensity, may manually expand or reduce the display area of the display. can be expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display of the electronic device 310 may be automatically expanded or reduced by a specific key (eg, a hard key or a software key).
  • the display area of the display may be updated after the display is expanded or reduced.
  • the display area of the display may be updated in real time/at regular time intervals while the display expands or contracts.
  • the display area of the display may be updated in units of a predetermined size of the area to be expanded or reduced while the display is being expanded or reduced.
  • FIG. 12 an example in which one side of the display area of the display of the electronic device 310 is expanded or reduced will be described, but as in FIG. 9 , the other side of the display area of the display of the electronic device 310 may also be expanded or reduced. have.
  • An electronic device includes a display and a processor, wherein the processor displays a multi-window on a display area of the display, checks a location of a user input, and changes the size of the display area of the display It is possible to receive an input related to , change the size of the display area of the display, and display a window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • the input related to changing the size of the display area of the display may be an input for expanding the size of the display area of the display.
  • the processor of the electronic device may identify a window corresponding to the location of the user input among the multi-windows.
  • the processor of the electronic device may display the identified window in the extended display area of the display.
  • the window displayed on the display area of the extended display may enlarge and display the window before expansion or further display the hidden area of the window before expansion.
  • the processor of the electronic device may determine that the location of the user input is a boundary of the multi-window.
  • the processor of the electronic device may display a predetermined window on the display area of the display.
  • the predetermined window may be a window in which any one of a home screen and a screen on which a specific application is executed is displayed.
  • an input related to changing the size of the display area of the display may be an input for reducing the size of the display area of the display.
  • the processor of the electronic device may identify a window corresponding to the location of the user input among the multi-windows.
  • the processor of the electronic device may display the identified window in a display area of the reduced display.
  • the processor of the electronic device may determine that the location of the user input is an input outside the display area of the display.
  • the processor of the electronic device may display the multi-window displayed on the display area of the display before enlargement on the display area of the reduced display.
  • An operation method of an electronic device includes an operation of confirming a location of a user input, an operation of receiving an input related to a size change of a display area of a display, and changing a size of a display area of the display; and displaying a window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input on the display area of the display.
  • the input related to changing the size of the display area of the display may be an input for expanding the size of the display area of the display.
  • the operation of confirming the location of the user input may be an operation of checking a window corresponding to the location of the user input among the multi-windows.
  • the operation of displaying the window corresponding to the position of the identified user input on the display area of the display may include displaying the identified window on the extended display area of the display. It may be an operation to display.
  • the operation of displaying the identified window on the display area of the extended display may include: It may be an operation of displaying or further displaying a hidden area of the window before the expansion.
  • the operation of confirming the location of the user input may be an operation of confirming that the location of the user input is a boundary of the multi-window.
  • the operation of displaying the window corresponding to the confirmed position of the user input on the display area of the display is an operation of displaying a predetermined window on the display area of the display can be
  • receiving an input related to a size change of a display area of a display may include swiping a user interface graphic element displayed on a window.
  • increasing the size of the display area of the display includes expanding one of the second housing or the slidable plate to support the increased size of the display area of the display.
  • the extension of one of the second housing or the sliding plate may be performed by at least one of a manual operation by a user and an automatic operation by an internal driving mechanism.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
  • a processor eg, processor 120
  • a device eg, electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones).
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

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